Amur cherry is an ornamental tree native to Manchuria, Siberia, and Korea. It has beautiful amber to reddish-brown flaking bark and clusters of fragrant, white hanging flowers in spring. Its fruit matures from red to black.
- Family (English) Rose
- Family (botanic) Rosaceae
- Planting site Residential and parks, Wide median
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Medium tree (25-40 feet), Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Mature height 35-45 feet
- Mature width 25-35 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil
- Drought tolerance Moderately sensitive
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil, Dry sites
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, late winter, early spring, mid spring, late spring, midsummer, early fall, mid fall
- Flower color and fragrance Fragrant, White
- Shape or form Pyramidal, Round
- Growth rate Fast, Moderate
- Transplants well Yes
- Planting considerations May be difficult to find in nurseries
- Wildlife Birds
- Has cultivars Yes
